The ro-paxes will operate between Geelong and Devonport on Australia’s Bass Strait, a route known for its challenging sea conditions, for which these vessels have been specially built. The ships will replace the two sister ships, SPIRIT OF TASMANIA I and II, built in Finland in the 1990s. The passenger, vehicle and freight capacity of the new vessels is significantly greater than that of its predecessors.

– I want to thank the owner for excellent cooperation that has enabled us to together bring this project to a successful end. The vessel represents the strong shipbuilding expertise found in Rauma and demonstrates the capabilities of the Rauma shipyard. I also want to say thank you to our cooperation partners and the Classification Society. Next, we shall proceed towards the production of electric ships, says Mika Nieminen, the CEO and President of Rauma Marine Constructions Oy.

Key dimensions of the SPIRIT OF TASMANIA V:

Length: 212 m
Width: 30.6 m
Draught: 7.1 m
Gross tonnage: 47,994
Service speed: 26 knots
Freight: 4,098 lane metres for vehicles
Passengers: 1,800
Cabins: 301

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